Oxford City Centre Travel Guide
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Visit Oxford City Centre
Popular places to visit
University of Oxford
Enjoy the student vibe when you visit University of Oxford during your travels in Oxford. Experience the area's museums and theatre scene.
Oxford Castle
Embark on an entertaining journey through this medieval castle. Learn about its dark past and listen to tales of murder and crime.
Christ Church College
Enjoy the student vibe when you visit Christ Church College during your trip to Oxford. While you're in the area, stroll along the riverfront.
Bodleian Library
Sign up for a tour to get a closer look at the priceless gems in one of the oldest libraries in the world.
Oxford University Museum of Natural History
Gaze up at towering Oxfordshire dinosaur skeletons, see a colony of swifts in a tower and study the preserved model of the extinct dodo.
Ashmolean Museum
The world’s oldest public museum is home to a fascinating collection of global curios and priceless works of art.
Activities
Oxford: Guided Sightseeing River Cruise
Oxford: MINI Factory Tour – Go Behind the Scenes
Oxford: Alumni-led Walking Tour w/opt New College
Trip to Shakespeare’s Stratford, Warwick Castle, Cotswolds & Oxford
Our pick of the best Oxford City Centre Hotel Deals
Malmaison Oxford
We enjoyed our stay—the hotel is in a great location and abounding in charm and unique character. The only downside was our heat would cut off after a few hours, so we would awake to a 17deg Celsius room. Other than that, we loved our time at MalMaison.
Reviewed on 3 Dec 2025
The Store
Great room size, layout, and decor Comfy bed Dog friendly with great treat box Good amenities Great location Helpful and friendly staff
Reviewed on 1 Dec 2025
Courtyard by Marriott Oxford City Centre
Nice room and very efficient service. Breakfast very good too
Reviewed on 30 Nov 2025
The Randolph Hotel Oxford, a Graduate by Hilton
History of both the property and the area. Central to the best of Oxford. Beautifully restored. Great celebration of both Morse and Alice. Warm and welcoming ambience. A celebration stay.
Reviewed on 30 Nov 2025
Vanbrugh House Hotel
Beautiful property, elegant, and centrally located.
Reviewed on 27 Nov 2025
George Street Hotel
Clean spotless staff very good and helpful
Reviewed on 24 Nov 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Oxford City Centre
Jericho
Jericho might not have many top sights, but Oxford Playhouse and Ashmolean Museum are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
West Oxford
If you're spending some time in West Oxford, Thames Path and Thames River are top sights worth seeing.
South Oxford
While visiting South Oxford, you might make a stop by sights like Thames Path and Thames River.
New Marston
While New Marston isn't home to many top sights, Oxford University Museum of Natural History and Bridge of Sighs are some notable places to visit nearby.
East Oxford
While visiting East Oxford, you might make a stop by sights like Iffley Road Track and Thames River.
North Oxford
While North Oxford isn't home to many top sights, Oxford University Museum of Natural History and Ashmolean Museum are some notable places to visit nearby.
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